Windham Township continues to deal with the aftermath of the EF-1 tornado that ripped through farm and residential areas April 17. The storm damaged numerous homes and displaced families. You can help the community recover.
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Mogadore’s annual Shred Day and Food Drive will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4 in the police department parking lot at 135 S. Cleveland Ave. Fitting Tax & Financial is sponsoring the event. Non-perishable food items will be accepted. The food will be donated to charity.
Kent residents pressured city council Wednesday, April 17, to lift its moratorium on adult-use cannabis operators, testing labs and individuals required by the state to be licensed, but city leaders are still pressing the pause button.
City council received permission to advertise for bids to tear down the old water tank off state Route 14. A new water tank will be built and will hold a little less water and be raised off the ground.
Three weeks ago, Facebook disabled the Kent League of Women Voters page, leaving its members mystified.
Longtime political activist — and current Republican candidate for Portage County Clerk of Courts — Brian Ames is suing the county commissioners for an alleged breach of Ohio’s open meetings laws.
Edinburg Township is still looking into building a new fire station. The township’s ideal location for it would be near where the current fire station is but closer to the intersection of state routes 14 and 18.
In the wake of an affordable housing summit State Rep. Gail Pavliga held in January, she is working with local agencies to ensure staff and applicants know about various programs and grants.
Kent City Council’s continuing struggle with its political ward boundaries took another turn March 20, when Mayor Jerry Fiala cast the deciding vote to accept a set of maps Community Development Director Bridget Susel had created.
Aurora City Council gave final approval March 25 to a conditional zoning certificate for a 10-foot-wide hike-and-bike trail to be sited along the former Norfolk Southern Railroad property.
Kent City Council recently amended its noise ordinance to allow radios, stereos and musical instruments to be played outdoors in the city’s designated outdoor refreshment area.
Atwater Township’s Clean-up Days will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 3 and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4 at Town Hall at 1219 state Route 183.